Comparison

Redirect vs DrawOn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Redirect

This app allows users to create custom short URLs for all their web links, acting as a single point of access. It integrates with device shortcuts to automatically redirect based on the magic app being used, simplifying link management for performers.

Highlights
  • Custom short URL creation
  • Automatic redirection with Shortcuts
  • NFC link scanning
  • Manual link entry
  • Open API for developer integration
  • Set and forget functionality
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Welcome to Redirect In magic there are so many magic apps that use web links, it can be quite difficult to have to remember them all. In 2021, Joshua Riley & Paul Longhurst released an app called Portal which allowed users to house links under one fake website, this was great but it meant it was another fake page that the spectator sees. This is why I created Redirect, this is a brand new app that allows you to create your own custom short url and this is one link to rule them all, forget having to remember any other link. With the power of Redirect & Shortcuts* you can have it setup to automatically set the correct redirect url based on what magic app you have open on your phone, it’s crazy right? It works with any web link that can be either scanned in via NFC or entered in manually and there will soon be an open API so that any developer can integrate directly into their magic apps Setup is very straightforward and should only take a few minutes at most, it’s simply set & forget, the app doesn’t need to be open at all, it’ll work all for you so you can focus on your presentation and gig * - This is available at launch but I'm hoping other magic app developers would directly integrate the open API into their apps so it can be fully automatic and much easier setting up.

About

DrawOn

This app allows two players to draw and guess together, share sketches, and use typed clues. It supports both local and online play with features like live drawing and optional AI redrawing using your own API keys.

Highlights
  • Collaborative drawing and guessing
  • Live drawing and text sharing
  • Optional AI redrawing with custom API keys
  • Local and online room creation
  • Apple Watch mirroring
  • Canvas style selection
Features
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DrawOn is a drawing and guessing game for a host and another player. Share sketches, typed clues and number-based game inputs in a room, or draw together. PLAY TOGETHER Create or restore a permanent six-digit room using your email ID and room key. Share its invitation link or QR code so another player can join with the included App Clip. Rooms support nearby Bluetooth and online connections. Room features require valid room access; local drawing and writing are available without signing in. DRAW AND WRITE Use pencil tools, colours, an eraser, undo and redo. Live Peek shows the other player's drawing and text as they create it. Parallel Draw shares both players' strokes and erasing. Choose a canvas style, including number-based game inputs. OPTIONAL AI REDRAWS Use your own OpenAI, Claude or Gemini API key to interpret a sketch and generate editable strokes. Choose drawing similarity. AI Peek shows the result on the host; Reverse AI sends the host's redrawn sketch to the other player. Internet, a valid provider account and possible provider charges apply. Ordinary drawing works without AI. ROOM SETTINGS AND CONNECTIONS Room settings can sync with the backend. When enabled, online rooms can accept player submissions while the host is unavailable. You control online App Clip access from Settings. OPTIONAL FORWARDING Configure supported destinations or your own endpoint to forward submitted text. Telegram notifications and drawing images are available for connected room accounts. Forwarding requires setup and is off by default; delivery depends on connectivity and the selected service. APPLE WATCH Mirror received content to a paired Apple Watch. The Watch is optional. Nearby play requires Bluetooth and both phones to remain open nearby. Internet is required to download an App Clip and use online rooms, AI or remote integrations. Game screens do not unlock your device; use invented game inputs, never real passwords or device passcodes.

Screenshots

Redirect4 screens
DrawOn1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrawOn at $1.99 against Redirect's $24.99. DrawOn also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Redirect's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Redirect costs $24.99 and DrawOn $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Redirect against 5.0 for DrawOn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redirect ships an update monthly, DrawOn daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Redirect versus DrawOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedirectDrawOn
Price$24.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua RileyMohammed Nihal Hasan

Customer experience

Redirect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DrawOn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Redirect

No in-app purchases

None

DrawOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Redirect free?
Redirect costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrawOn free?
DrawOn costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Redirect or DrawOn?
Redirect and DrawOn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Redirect or DrawOn have ads?
Neither Redirect nor DrawOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redirect or DrawOn?
Redirect ships an update monthly, and DrawOn daily. Most recently, Redirect was updated on November 4, 2026 and DrawOn on November 12, 2026.

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